The BAS Medical unit is based in Plymouth. They review everyone's medical status before deployment, both Arctic and Antarctic.

The BASMU 3 is the self assessment form that must be filled out for every deployment.

A medical done by a doctor (the BASMU 4) must be done on your first deployment, and thereafter according to age, unless requested by BASMU.

5 yearly review medical until age 35

3 yearly review medical thereafter to age 50 Annual review after 50

All papers are reviewed by BASMU on a case by case basis, depending upon the individual and the destination, and length of deployment.

Although Personnel will check that all staff on Antarctic duty are medically screened before travelling South, please note that it is also the responsibility of the individual to ensure they complete all the required procedures.

Wintering staff will be required to undergo blood donor screening as per the BAS policy on this issue. Summer staff are encouraged to provide their blood group if known.

The “review” will continue to be either a full medical or consultation on the recommendation of BASMU and final decision on a member of staff’s fitness will rest with the BASMU Medical Director, Dr Anne Hicks.